The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 6.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S10e, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against DDR4
- Fast Charge Power
- 44 W
- against 33 W
vivo V21e, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Audio Features
- Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 424,800 | 323,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo cores at up to 2.3 GHz and 6 Kryo cores at up to 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Multicolor, Purple | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 160.9 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % Best value | 83.5 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 570 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 20,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, HDR10, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 850, 3G UMTS 900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S10e | V21e |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 240 € |
| Model numbers | V2130A | V2061 |
